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Sr. Science & Technology Protection Specialist I

Chenega Corporation

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
wright-patterson afb, OH (On-Site/Office)

Summary

C2 ALASKA, LLC

Dayton, OH

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON BID AWARD

The Sr. Science & Technology Protection Specialist I will provide functional and specialized support, strategic direction, and oversight of the operations and business functions in support of the AFRL SSO division.

Responsibilities

  • Support internal and external briefings and reports by applying knowledge, experience and capability in the management of acquisition, physical, personnel, and documentation security pertaining to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs).
  • Support and report through the AFRL SSO.
  • Provide knowledge and experience to support the execution of all aspects of program security throughout or in support of a program's life cycle. This includes, but is not limited to, working with Government and program prime and subcontractor personnel to create a secure environment through development of sound security practices and policies regarding acquisition, physical, personnel, and documentation security.
  • Assist with establishing/facilitating the System Security Working Group (SSWG), or other security-related Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), for the preparation of program security standards.
  • Support the development of security requirements into contractual documentation to include specific security requirements in Statements of Work/Statements of Objectives, RFPs, and Contract Data Requirements Lists, for development planning project contracts.
  • Assist development planning teams with designing cost-effective approaches for integrating security requirements into USAF system TOs.
  • Facilitate the identification of critical program information, resources, and systems and recommend protection measures for such information.
  • Establish and maintain approved SCI IAW established SCI guidance.
  • Support preparation for SCI inspections and maintain records of all inspections.
  • Assist with the development of corrective action plans and ensure corrective action is completed as required.
  • Review and evaluate personnel security clearance documentation
  • Process background investigations, reinvestigations, and polygraph scheduling
  • Conduct pre-screening interviews and compile security-related case files
  • Liaise with security officers, investigators, and adjudicators across agencies
  • Ensure compliance with federal guidelines and agency-specific protocols
  • Maintain SCI access rosters, track indoctrinations, and debriefings
  • Establish and maintain Central Adjudication Facility Network (CAFNET) and JPAS accounts to administer personnel access to SAP/SCI data.
  • Track, report and update security information and management systems as required.
  • Participate in audits of Government classified holdings to ensure proper accountability.
  • Maintain databases of classified visits and clearance levels.
  • Perform inspection, inventory, logging, storage, documentation, transmittal, and internal distribution of classified information received.
  • Evaluate classified data submittals for compliance with the appropriate Security Classification / Declassification Guide (SC/DG).
  • Provide security inspection and protection to areas where classified information is being stored and shall recommend security procedures and policies.
  • Administratively assist with the coordination of DD Forms 254 and other security requirements/documentation in support of AFLCMC/AFMC activities.
  • Handle SCI, SAP, and collateral clearances
  • Provide continuity of Operations (COOP) and Occupant Emergency Plans (OEP)
  • Develop or evaluate program, project, or technology area security risk assessments and analyses, and provide mitigation plans.
  • Provide support as a technical security advisor to internal and external entities on matters affecting overall protection architecture.
  • Present a clean, neat, and professional appearance within the USG-assigned facilities and in virtual meetings.
  • Open and close SCIFs when required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
  • Minimum three (3) years' experience in industrial security, government contracting, or military intelligence OR
  • Minimum twelve (12) years' experience industrial security, government contracting, or military intelligence.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
  • Ability to handle sensitive or classified scientific data securely.
  • Possess understanding of Federal security clearance protocols (e.g., ICD 705, NISPOM, SF-86) and adjudication standards
  • Possess familiarity with scientists and researchers to tailor personnel security practices to unique lab environments
  • Knowledge of personnel and industrial security protocols
  • Ability to generate and brief security metrics and reports
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary security teams
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate with senior intelligence officers, branch chiefs, and government stakeholders
  • Experience in incident management and security force oversight.
  • Possess proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office Applications (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Skype, Teams, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Zoom, and applications for access to the World Wide Web (WWW) including MS Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, and Firefox.
  • Possess understanding and be familiar with G-suite and other common, cloud-based services.
  • Ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline
  • Possess understanding, communication, coordination, prioritization, file maintenance, database management, and report and presentation development for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
  • Ability to communicate and interact professionally at all times.
  • Possess understanding of the Adjudicative Guidelines
  • Experience using JPAS/DISS, Scattered Castles, or similar systems
  • Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and agency-specific procedures
  • Possess high level of discretion, ethics, and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of relevant compliance frameworks (FISMA, HIPAA for scientific data, export controls).
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills for briefing executives and writing security reports.


Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.


Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details.
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Chenega figures prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers. This business model is executed through a family of companies under four strategic business units. Chenega employs over 6,000 individuals across the U.S. and in 10 countries. We are known for our exceptional employees, fiscal strength, creativity and innovation, and for providing excellent cost and performance value to our customers and business partners. Chenega, an Alaska Native Village Corporation, works to achieve sustainable growth in our businesses to support shareholders in their journey to self-sufficiency, actively manage our lands, and uphold our cultural traditions and values. Chenega Corporation was established in 1974 pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
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